1. Kerala’s maternal mortality ratio climbs as fertility levels fall to a new low (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context Kerala faces rising maternal mortality rates due to declining birth rates, impacting social fabric and demographic shifts in the state. Kerala’s Maternal…
1. 2024 was the first year to breach global warming limit, show data (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 5) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context In 2024, global temperatures surpassed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, signaling a climate crisis, with urgent calls for emissions reductions and financial support for vulnerable nations. Humanity’s…
1. Decoding India’s growth slowdown (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context India’s real GDP growth rate for 2024-25 is forecasted to drop to 6.4% from 8.2% in 2023-24. Decline in GDP Growth Discrepancies in Data Estimation What is GDP Deflation? GDP deflation is the…
1. Why is deciphering the Indus script important? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS1 – Indian History – Ancient History Context Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced a $1-million prize for decoding the Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) script. This initiative coincided with the centenary of the IVC’s…
1. GDP growth projected to fall to four-year low at 6.4% (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The National Statistics Office (NSO) projects India’s real GDP growth for 2024-25 at 6.4%, a four-year low, compared to 8.2% in 2023-24. The economy, which grew 6%…
1. Decoding the National Anthem controversy (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context On January 6, Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi left the Legislative Assembly without delivering his customary address after the National Anthem was not played before his scheduled address. The Governor had previously…
1. Implications of China’s mega-dam project (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The Medog dam, a 60 GW hydropower project, is proposed to be built at the Great Bend region in Medog county, Tibet, China. This dam will have significant downstream consequences for India,…
1. In Madurai, mining for tungsten and trouble (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice, GS3 – Environment Context Women in Madurai protest against tungsten mining project, citing environmental, cultural, and heritage concerns over government decision. Background of the Protest Opposition to Mining Government Stance and…
1. Experts on GM crop panels to declare conflict of interest (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Agriculture Context The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has amended rules governing the selection of experts for the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), which…
1. Four UN environmental summits fell short in 2024. What happened? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS2 – International Relations,  GS3 – Environment Context Four major United Nations-led summits on biodiversity (Colombia), climate (Azerbaijan), land degradation (Saudi Arabia), and plastics (South Korea) failed to produce significant outcomes. Failures…